6.05 KAY MCLENNANFOR THE GOD WHO SINGSTomorrow is the Feast for John the Baptist, so we hear part of an Oratorio written in his honour, and to celebrate Australias mid-winter Christmas, carols to honour his slightly younger cousin. Stradella San Giovanni Battista - Les Musiciens du Louvre/Marc Minkowski. Erato 2292-45739-2

2.00 COMPOSER PROFILEFelix GethenFelix Gethen, born in London in 1916, came to Australia in 1951He was for some 20 years based in Tasmania working in the Music Department of the then Australian Broadcasting Commission, where he held a variety of broadcasting and concert positions. Throughout those years he was composing vocal, instrumental and orchestral works.In his official capacity, Felix Gethen did much to assist Australian composers and performers; perhaps the most important events being the part he played in organising the Australian Composers Seminar, in Hobart in 1963, and a similar conference in 1965. These two events changed the face of musical composition in Australia.Charles Southwood speaks to Felix Gethen of his life and work.Produced by Judith Irvine

3.00 SUNDAY LIVEDirect from Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Ultimo Centre, SydneyMarina Marsden, violinGeorg Pedersen, celloRobert Chamberlain, pianoMarina Marsden is assistant concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. After initial studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music she continued in Vienna where she later became a member of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra. She has toured extensively in Europe, Japan, the United States and Canada and gives regular recitals, broadcasts, and concerto performances.Cellist Georg Pedersen is a graduate of the Paris Conservatorium where he studied with Paul Tortelier. He was principal cellist with the Royal Danish Philharmonic and has toured extensively in Europe, USA, Canada, Asia and Australia. He is currently on the staff of the Sydney Conservatorium.Robert Chamberlain completed his intial studies at the University of Melbourne before going to Vienna. He is in great demand as a chamber musician and accompanist and maintains an extensive performing schedule. He teaches at both the University of Melbourne and Monash University.Margaret Sutherland Sonata for violin and pianoKodály Duo, Op 7, for violin and celloProduced by Owen Chambers